U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced early Friday that he would not be running for New Mexico governor, saying the “stakes are simply too high” for him to leave his post in Washington, D.C. Speculation had been growing since at least mid-December,

A prominent New Mexico Democrat has ruled out a run for the governor’s office in the next election cycle. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich revealed on Friday that he will not launch a gubernatorial campaign and will instead remain on Capitol Hill.

Fresh off a 10-point win over Republican rival Nella Domenici, the daughter of longtime former GOP senator Pete Domenici, Heinrich had the support of his wife if he wanted to pursue a gubernatorial run. After he conducted polling, he saw a further opportunity to become his state’s chief executive.

The top Democrat on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee said that witnessing President Donald Trump’s actions this past week convinced him to stay in

Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich confirmed Friday he is ruling out a 2026 gubernatorial run in New Mexico.

Don’t expect to see any “Heinrich for Governor” campaign signs in New Mexico leading up to the 2026 election. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Friday he will not to run for governor in 2026 and will remain in the U.

NM, is staying in Washington D.C. New Mexico's senior U.S. senator announced Friday he will not run for governor in 2026, saying he instead

Haaland has hired Scott Forrester as her campaign manger and is assembling a team of veteran political operatives with New Mexican and national experience, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Martin Heinrich is staying put in Washington, D.C. New Mexico's senior U.S. senator announced Friday he will not run for governor in 2026, saying he instead plans to remain in the Senate to fight against President Donald Trump's policies.

A prominent New Mexico Democrat has ruled out a run for the governor’s office in the next election cycle. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich revealed on Friday that he will not

“Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s created New Mexico jobs, brings people together, and is getting ready to run to be New Mexico’s next governor. She and her team will be focused on listening and solutions that fit the needs of our communities," Forrester said.